In a troubling turn of events for international students, a Chinese philosophy student named Gu was deported back to China after his arrival at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

Despite having a full scholarship and no prior issues during his exchange semester at Cornell University, Gu faced hours of interrogation and was sent back to China with a five-year ban on reentry.

His case is one among an unknown number of similar incidents involving Chinese students facing intense questioning or deportation upon arrival in the US.

This situation has drawn protests from Beijing and highlights the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's shifting immigration policies.

While the exact data on such incidents remains unavailable, concerns about potential links between Chinese students and their government have led to increased scrutiny.

The Chinese Embassy claims more than 10 students have been subjected to harassment and repatriation under various pretexts, with some experiencing prolonged detention and interrogations.

Despite Trump's recent statements expressing a welcoming attitude towards Chinese students, the incidents indicate ongoing tensions and uncertainties in US immigration policies affecting global academic pursuits.